BREAKING THE NEWS chronicles the tenacious efforts of female and nonbinary journalists as they build a journalism "startup" to highlight perspectives left out of mainstream media.
Chelsea Hernandez is a National Emmy-nominated filmmaker and storyteller whose work centers on community, representation, and social justice. Named a DOC NYC “40 Under 40” filmmaker and one of Texas Monthly’s rising stars, she has directed and produced award-winning documentaries, including Building the American Dream (PBS) and Breaking the News (Independent Lens). Chelsea is a founding member of Tejanas in Film, a collective dedicated to supporting and uplifting Latina and Latinx filmmakers in Texas.
Chelsea Hernandez is a National Emmy-nominated filmmaker and storyteller whose work centers on community, representation, and social justice. She has directed and produced award-winning documentaries, including Building the American Dream (PBS) and Breaking the News (Independent Lens). Chelsea is a founding member of Tejanas in Film, a collective dedicated to supporting Latinx filmmakers in Texas.
